Law firm names five new partners in Birmingham

EVERSHEDS has created five partners and made three other senior promotions in its Birmingham team.

Richard Davies and Kelly Holmes have been named partners in the company commercial team, Natalie Edwards has made partner in the real estate team, Neville Gray in litigation and dispute management team and Hannah Wilkins has made partner in the human resources team.

Another partner-level promotion sees Jonathan Townend become managing director for Eversheds Consulting.

Additionally, Clive Mottram and Ian Owen have been promoted to the role of legal director in the litigation and dispute management team and real estate team respectively.

David Beswick, Senior Office Partner in Birmingham, said: “This is well-deserved recognition for not just high quality of work and hard work but also for matching expertise with flexibility and innovation to meet our clients’ changing needs. These are exciting times for our Birmingham office and this is clearly reflected in these numbers.”

Bryan Hughes, chief executive at Eversheds, added: “It is always pleasing to recognise colleagues who have made such a significant contribution to our continued success.”